Publisher's Synopsis
In an era where the line between faith and power is as thin as a sword's edge, one man's journey will define not only his fate but the destiny of a continent.
When Archbishop Hernando Talavera is wrongfully imprisoned by those who fear his influence, he entrusts his life-and the future of the Church-to a young untested teacher, Miguel de Ziortza-Bolibar. Tasked with an impossible mission, Miguel must flee the clutches of his enemies and embark on a perilous journey across a world teetering on the edge of change.
From the bustling streets of Granada to the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean, Miguel's quest to reach Rome and secure a papal pardon for the archbishop will take him to the farthest corners of the known world. Kidnapped by ruthless pirates, forced to fight in the scorching deserts of North Africa, and entangled in the schemes of kings, queens, cardinals, and corsairs, Miguel's resolve is tested at every turn.
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of the New World and the rise of the Renaissance, The Conquest of Liberty is a sweeping tale of adventure, faith, and the eternal struggle for liberty.
The novel also delves into the ambitious exploits of the Spanish conquistadors. Among them is Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the bold explorer who carved his way through the Isthmus of Panama and became the first European to lay eyes on the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Yet, even as Balboa's name is etched into history, he is betrayed by those who envy his success. Through treachery and false accusations, this once-great man is condemned and executed, a grim reminder of the relentless struggle for power that defined the era.
A sweeping tale of courage, betrayal, and the unyielding quest for liberty, The Conquest of Liberty paints a vivid portrait of a world in turmoil, where heroes are forged in the fires of adversity
and liberty is a prize fought for with blood and steel.
